新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

makeshift

英  [ˈmeɪkʃɪft]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1临时凑合的

    Makeshift things are temporary and usually of poor quality, but they are used because there is nothing better available.

    双语例句

    例:

    the cardboard boxes and makeshift shelters of the homeless.

    无家可归者的纸板箱和临时栖身处。